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title: "Does anyone know why the top leaves look fine while the bottom are…"
description: "Does anyone know why the top leaves look fine while the bottom are turning pale? Its gone between darkening and paling here and there and been fine so far but…"
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author: "steph"
published: "2023-08-11T13:22:15.18Z"
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# Does anyone know why the top leaves look fine while the bottom are…

_Posted by steph on 2023-08-11_

Does anyone know why the top leaves look fine while the bottom are turning pale? Its gone between darkening and paling here and there and been fine so far but I was wondering the reason, she doesnt usually leave this spot unless im watering

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## 8 comments

### MummaDeb commented on 2023-08-11

Mine always do that. It’s a Wandering Jew thing. Sheffield plants on YouTube has a really good video about them.

#### Lucy Frü replied on 2023-08-11

I recommend calling it a Wondering Dude! That’s what people are using now that we found out that the name Wondering Jew refers to an old antisemitic trope of a Jewish “boogeyman.”

#### MummaDeb replied on 2023-08-12

I understand and thank you for the reminder. It’s certainly not what I meant.

#### Lucy Frü replied on 2023-09-09

I know!! 😊 Thank you for being receptive to feedback. I used to think it was a really cool name too until I found out what it really meant. But as a funny side note— I am Jewish with ADHD (a literal wandering Jew) so I’m getting this plant tattooed on me next week as a private joke.

#### MummaDeb replied on 2023-09-10

Love it. lol

### Plant queen commented on 2023-08-11

Can be the light bleaching the colour but Sheffield makes plants on YouTube has amazing video learnt a lot watching !

### Sam commented on 2023-08-11

Inconsistent lighting. The more sun the more purple

### Lucy Frü commented on 2023-08-11

Mine do that too and there fine. As long as it’s growing and the new growth looks good, I leave it alone and it’s a happy camper.

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